Director, Asset Services

Kodiakgas; The Woodlands, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services is seeking a Director of Asset Services to provide strategic leadership over the lifecycle of compression assets, from maintenance to overhaul, ensuring reliability, safety, and profitability across the organization.

The role requires extensive experience in asset service operations, with a focus on driving performance, optimizing resources, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in compression, oil & gas, industrial services, or related industries.
• Experience managing asset service operations, maintenance programs, overhaul facilities, or field service organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for asset service operations and overhaul programs.
• Develop asset management strategies to maximize reliability, utilization, and profitability.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, and employee development to build a skilled technical organization.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and cross-functional teams to optimize planning and customer support.
• Promote safety culture and adherence to environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Compression equipment

Reliability-centered maintenance

ERP systems

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance software

Job description

JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK

Kodiak offers a competitive benefits package that supports employees' health, financial security, and overall well-being, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and wellness resources.

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

Position Summary

The Director of Asset Services is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational performance, and financial management of all asset service activities across the organization. This role oversees the complete lifecycle of compression assets, including maintenance, repair, overhaul, inspections, field services, reliability programs, inventory optimization, and asset utilization. The Director ensures operational excellence, customer satisfaction, safety compliance, and profitability while supporting the company's growth objectives and long-term asset management strategy.

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for overhaul operations, including engine overhauls, compressor overhauls, power generation equipment rebuilds, remanufacturing activities, component repair programs, and major maintenance initiatives.

Develop and execute asset management strategies that maximize equipment reliability, utilization, asset lifecycle performance, operational efficiency, and profitability while supporting company growth objectives.

Drive continuous improvement efforts through process standardization, operational excellence initiatives, and the implementation of best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.

Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets while achieving revenue, margin, productivity, and financial performance targets.

Oversee workforce planning, staffing, succession planning, and employee development to build a highly skilled technical organization.

Lead capacity planning and resource allocation efforts to effectively support fleet demand, customer projects, outage schedules, and business growth.

Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and other internal teams to optimize overhaul planning, parts availability, scheduling, and customer support activities.

Champion the use of technology and systems to drive efficiency accross the teams and organization.

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture consistent with company values, operational excellence standards, and environmental compliance requirements.

Education, Experience, & Training

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in compression, oil and gas, industrial services, equipment maintenance, manufacturing, or related industries preferred.

Experience managing asset service operations, maintenance programs, overhaul facilities, or field service organizations.

Skills and Competencies

Strong understanding of compression equipment, rotating equipment, engines, and related asset management principles.

Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance and asset lifecycle management practices.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Proficiency with ERP systems, maintenance management software, and data analysis tools.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

Up to 50% travel

Must be able to stand or walk on uneven terrain

Exposure to extreme temperatures, weather conditions and environments on a location-by-location basis

High noise environment (>85 dbA) will occur with ear protection

Potential controlled exposure to hazardous chemicals

Standing, sitting, walking for long periods of time

Climb stairs and ladders

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Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.